About caddy liners
Your local council will provide you with a roll of 52 liners in your caddy pack, one for every week of the year.
Your local council will also provide information about how to request more liners when you run out.
You can buy your own caddy liners if you would prefer, but please make sure they are clear plastic, so your crew can check that the food waste inside can be recycled.
Please do not use:
- Solid colour bags of waste – your crew need to be able to see the food waste inside bags.
Need help with your caddy
If you struggle to move your bins to the kerbside, and don’t have anyone else (aged 16+) living with you, you can apply for an assisted collection from your local District or Borough council.
Replacement or additional caddies
If you lose or damage your caddies, or live in a large household and regularly fill your food waste caddy before your collection day, you will be able to order extra or replacement caddies for free from your local council.
Worried about smells or pests
No need to be! Lots of people across the country already recycle their food waste every week without any problems.
Actually, it’s often more hygienic! Because the caddy is collected weekly (unlike many general waste bins) and has a locking handle to seal in odours, it stays fresh.
Top tips:
- Tie your liners tightly before placing them in your outdoor caddy.
- Do not over-fill your liners
- Keep your outdoor caddy closed and locked by lifting the handle.
- Your weekly collections help keep things fresh and odour-free.
